The highly-anticipated second sequence of The Traitors returned to BBC One on Thursday evening and it is secure to say viewers are completely loving the brand new sequence.
The “epic” first episode noticed Claudia Winkleman reprise her function as host, welcoming a model new batch of hopeful contestants to the Scottish Highlands for an opportunity to win a £120,000 money prize.
© Mark MainzAs per the primary sequence, Claudia held interviews with all the individuals earlier than deciding on her three traitors. However in a surprising twist to the format, the Strictly star later revealed that the traitors should choose a fourth participant to affix their staff.
[Spoilers for episode one ahead!]
Utilizing her secret shoulder squeeze, Claudia selected enterprise supervisor Paul, British Military engineer Harry and occasions coordinator, Ash as the primary three traitors.
After discovering {that a} fourth traitor could be becoming a member of them, Paul, Harry and Ash determined that the brand new recruit must be one in every of 4 gamers: veterinary nurse Miles, insurance coverage dealer Andrew, and retired trainer Diane and volunteer enterprise mentor Sonja.
© Studio LambertFollowers had been left shocked by the brand new twist and took to social media to share their reactions. “Oooh recreation format twist, 4 traitors and one is a traitor decide,” wrote one particular person, whereas one other viewer added: “OUR TRAITORS ON THE FIRST NIGHT ??”
A 3rd particular person penned: “Wait, they need to doubtlessly herald ANOTHER traitor already?! Omg,” whereas one other was barely skeptical and shared their reservations: “4 Traitors looks as if too many… It will not be lengthy till one will get thrown below the bus.”
© Studio LambertThis wasn’t the one twist to the format, nevertheless, because the contestants obtained the possibility to seize a defend within the problem, which might shield them from being murdered.
On the finish of the primary episode, which noticed the contestants efficiently financial institution £15,000 for the prize pot, the traitors had been tasked with deciding on their first sufferer.
The sequence two premiere concluded with a significant cliffhanger, leaving the identification of the fourth traitor unknown, in addition to the primary homicide sufferer.
Taking to X, viewers hailed the brand new sequence as “superb”, with many taking to BBC iPlayer to binge-watch the following two episodes.
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© Studio LambertOne particular person wrote: “What a tremendous first #TheTraitors episode to kick off this season,” whereas one other added: “Watched the primary three episodes of #TheTraitors. I believed sequence two would not be a patch on sequence one, however the finish of episode three was completely superb!!! Gutted that I will have to attend ages now to seek out out what occurs in episode 4!”
The sequence, which consists of 12 episodes, will air on BBC One each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night, with the ultimate episode revealing who walks away with the massive money prize. However who will win?
In sequence one, three faithfuls, Aaron, Hannah and Meryl, managed to banish the traitors and win the sequence.
It appears like historical past may repeat itself because the faithfuls are presently the favourites to win with 1/2 odds, based on Playing.com.
